Specialist Building Inspection
Roof Framing & Structural Defect Audit
50+ page report in 24 hours
Ensure your new build meets standards
"We paid our final progress payment, moved in, then spent 18 months chasing the builder to fix 47 unresolved defects. A pre-handover defect inspection would have stopped that before it started."
Builders are required to rectify defective work — but only if you can document it before they leave the site. A post-handover inspection gives you that evidence.
- 200+ item defect checklist assessed against the NSW Guide to Standards and Tolerances
- Checks measured against your approved architectural plans, not just a visual walkthrough
- Legally actionable snag list your solicitor can use to enforce rectification
- Covers structural, waterproofing, finishes, services, and NSW statutory warranty compliance
Scope of Works
What we check during handover
We inspect the finish, function, and compliance of your brand new home.
Joinery & Finishes
We check the cosmetic quality of the builder's workmanship against strict tolerance guidelines.
Paint consistency and glancing light issues
Plasterboard patching and cornices
Stone benchtop chips
Kitchen cabinet alignment
Soft-close hinge operation
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The Handover Process
We act as your independent expert to level the playing field with your builder.
Pre-Handover Walkthrough
You:
Schedule the final walkthrough date with your builder.
We:
We accompany you to the site to conduct a rigorous, independent defect audit.
Defect Documentation
You:
Focus on the aesthetics of your new home.
We:
We focus on the technicals: checking paint finish, plastering, door margins, and structural completions.
The Snag List
You:
Forward our report directly to your site supervisor.
We:
We provide a formal, itemized 'Snag List' referencing specific building codes the builder must rectify.
Defect Audit Gallery
Recent Inspection Findings
Real defect evidence identified by our senior building inspectors across NSW properties.
Water Leak & Damp Inspection
Subfloor Moisture & Water Ingress Detection
Non-destructive thermal scanning
Dilapidation & Structural Audit
Masonry Cracking & Settlement Assessment
Legal third-party sign-off
Where We Provide This Service
No.1 Building Services provides fast, unrestricted certification across the following regions. Explore our interactive coverage map.
South West SydneyGreater Western & North West SydneyCity & Inner WestParramatta & Central WestNorthern & BeachesEastern SuburbsSt George & SutherlandNewcastle & The Lower Hunter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally before or around practical completion, so defects can be raised with the builder early.
Builders may be required to rectify defective work under the contract and applicable NSW statutory warranty obligations. Our report helps document the issues.
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Your project is reviewed directly by NSW-accredited certifiers - no middlemen.